Certainly! Sorting algorithms are fundamental to computer science and data processing. Let's go through a few common sorting algorithms with explanations and visuals to help you understand how they work.
1. Bubble Sort
Bubble Sort is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order. The process is repeated until the list is sorted.
Visual Explanation:
- Start at the beginning of the array.
- Compare the first two elements.
- If the first element is larger than the second, swap them.
- Move to the next pair and repeat the comparison and swap if necessary.
- Continue this process until the end of the array.
- Repeat the entire process for the remaining unsorted elements.
2. Selection Sort
Selection Sort works by repeatedly finding the minimum element from the unsorted portion and moving it to the sorted portion of the array.
Visual Explanation:
- Start with the first element as the minimum.
- Compare this minimum with the rest of the array to find the actual minimum element.
- Swap the found minimum element with the first element.
- Move the boundary of the sorted array one position to the right.
- Repeat the process for the rest of the array.